What Causes Dry, Scaly, Patches In Pubic Area?

Posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2014

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Question : I shave my pubic area from time to time....about 2 months ago, I got a prescription for a fungus......after I took the prescription for 2 weeks I appeared to not have any problems, or dry patches in my pubic area. I just had intercourse with a partner, and it appears that my pubic area has the dry, scaly, patchiness look again..no redness or pain....why is this?...I have no hair in this area...and when I take a shower it seems to go away, but afterwards, I get the dry spots again

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection,need to apply antifungal agent

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed fungal infection of the groin region again .
Dryness,redness ,white scaling ,itching could all be signs of a fungal infection of the groin area .
You need to start treating with antifungal drugs once again .Take the complete prescribed treatment since early stopping the agent can cause recurring infections .

Dr Geetika Paul

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